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Old 02-06-2006, 12:42 AM   #1
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Composite Sleepers?

Customer's got a concrete pad, wants a composite deck built on it. Does it make sense to use composite 2x4's for sleepers? Can I shoot them in? I haven't dealt with the composites before, what should I watch out for?
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Old 02-06-2006, 12:48 AM   #2
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Old 02-06-2006, 01:14 AM   #3
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Re: Composite Sleepers?

I thought the whole point of the stuff was that it couldn't rot, what is going to get mouldy? Thanks, Rich.
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Correct Deck specs out 1 1/2" air gap. I would put down PT 2x4's or 4x4's with a moisture barrier on the concrete.
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Re: Composite Sleepers?

Now we're getting there, any other bids? Do I hear zero air space, anyone want to go with zero?
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Now we're getting there, any other bids? Do I hear zero air space, anyone want to go with zero?
Just use treated, it's even less money. I like to use treated for ground contact...

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Yeah, ok guys, thanks for the input, I was just hopin'. Did some searching and most all of the products require at least 1-1/2" clear. Guess I'll throw down some pt and go from there. Rich.
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